Heaven (57 page)

224 C. S. Lewis,
The Great Divorce
(New York: Macmillan, 1946), 29-30.

225 Jonathan Edwards, quoted in John
Gerstner, fonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980), 39.

CHAPTER 30

WILL W E EAT A N D DRINK O N THE N EW EARTH?

226 Harvey Minkoff,
The Book of Heaven
(Owings Mills, Md.: Ottenheimer, 2001), 143.

227 Wayne Grudem,
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), 1161.

228 Spiros Zodhiates,
Life after Death
(Chattanooga: AMG, 1977), 148.

229 John Calvin, quoted in Paul Marshall with Lela Gilbert,
Heaven Is Not My Home: Learning to Live in God's Creation
(Nashville: Word, 1998), 164.

230 Lee Irons, "Animal Death before the Fall: What Does the Bible Say?" The Upper Register,
http://www.upper-register.com/other_studies/animal_death_before_fall.html
.

CHAPTER 31

WILL W E BE CAPABLE O F SINNING?

231 Paul Helm,
The Last Things
(Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth, 1989), 92.

232 Jonathan Edwards,
Heaven: A World of Love
(Amityville, NY.: Calvary Press, 1999), 16.

233 Frederick Buechner, quoted in
A Little Bit ofHeaven
(Tulsa, Okla.: Honor Books, 1995), 118.

CHAPTER 32

WHAT WILL WE KNOW A N D LEARN?

234 Walton J. Brown,
Home at Last
(Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald, 1983), 73.

235 Wayne Grudem,
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994), endnote on 1162.

236 Gerhard Kittel and Gerhard Friedrich, eds., Geoffrey W. Bromiley, trans, and ed.,
Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1964—76), 1:692.

237 Dave Hunt,
Whatever Happened to Heaven? (Eugene,
Ore.: Harvest House, 1988), 238.

238 Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang,
Heaven: A History
(New York: Vintage Books, 1988), 307.

239 Kittel et al.,
Theological Dictionary,
1:703.

240 Jonathan Edwards,
The Works of Jonathan Edwards,
ed. Perry Miller, vol. 13,
The Miscellanies,
ed.

Thomas A. Schafer (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1994), 483.

241 Ibid., 275; I'm indebted to Andrew McClellan for several citations from his seminary paper "Jonathan Edwards's View of
Heaven," August 15, 2003.

242 William Shakespeare,
Hamlet,
act 3, scene 1, line 87.

243 Jonathan Edwards, quoted in John
Gerstner, Jonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980), 24.

244 Ibid., 26.

245 Jonathan Edwards, "The End for which God Created the World," quoted in John Piper,
God's Passion forHis Glory
(Wheaton, 111.: Crossway, 1998), 37.

246 Ibid., 160.

247 Ibid., 251.

248 J. Boudreau,
The Happiness of Heaven
(Rockford, 111.: Tan Books, 1984), 120-22.

249 Philip Melanchthon, quoted in W. Robertson Nicoll,
Reunion in Eternity
(New York: George H.Doran, 1919), 117-18.

250 C. S. Lewis,
God in the Dock
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970), 216.

CHAPTER 33

WHAT WILL OUR DAILY LIVES BE LIKE?

251 J. Boudreau,
The Happiness of Heaven
(Rockford, 111.: Tan Books, 1984), 107—8.

252 Charles Spurgeon, "Foretastes of the Heavenly Life" (1857), quoted in
Spurgeons Expository Encyclopedia
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1951), 8:424.

253 Donald A. Carson,
The Gospel According to John
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991), 489.

254 Joseph M. Stowell,
Eternity
(Chicago: Moody, 1995), 239.

CHAPTER 34

WILL WE DESIRE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANYONE EXCEPT
GOD?

255 Bede, a sermon preached on All Saint's Day ca. 710, quoted in William Jennings Bryan, ed.,
The Worlds Famous Orations
(New York: Funk and Wagnalls, 1906).

256 John Calvin, quoted in Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang,
Heaven: A History
(New York Vintage Books, 1988), 155.

257 Jonathan Edwards,
Heaven: A World of Love
(Amityville, N.Y: Calvary Press, 1999), 18.

258 Richard Baxter,
The Practical Works of 'Richard Baxter
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981), 97.

259 Salem Kirban,
WhatlsHeaven Like?
(Huntingdon Valley, Pa.: Second Coming, 1991), 8.

260 J. Boudreau,
The Happiness of Heaven
(Rockford, 111.: Tan Books and Publishers, 1984), 117.

261 George MacDonald, quoted in Herbert Lockyer,
Death and the Life Hereafter
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1975), 65.

262 J. C. Ryle,
Heaven
(Ross-shire, UK: Christian Focus Publications, 2000), 34—35.

263 Amy Carmichael,
Thou Givest
. . .
They Gather,
quoted in
Images of Heaven: Refections on Glory,
comp. Lil Copan and Anna Trimiew (Wheaton, 111.: Harold Shaw, 1996), 111.

CHAPTER 35

WILL THERE BE MARRIAGE, FAMILIES, A N D FRIENDSHIPS?

264 Drake W. Whitchurch,
Wakingfrom Earth: Seeking Heaven, the Hearts True Home
(Kearney, Neb.: Morris, 1999), 95.

265 C. S. Lewis,
Miracles
(New York Collier Books, 1960), 159-60.

266 Charles H. Spurgeon, "Infant Salvation," sermon 411, September 29, 1861, The Spurgeon Archive,
http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0411.htm
.

267 Randy Alcorn, "Do Infants Go to Heaven When They Die?" Eternal Perspective Ministries,
http://www.epm.org/articles/infant.html
.

268 Augustine, quoted in Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang,
Heaven: A History
(New York Vintage Books, 1988), 58.

269 Ibid., 60.

270 Augustine,
On the Christian Doctrine,
1:32—33.

271 Augustine, quoted in McDannell and Lang,
Heaven: A History,
64—65.

CHAPTER 36

WHOM WILL WE MEET, AND WHAT WILL WE EXPERIENCE TOGETHER?

272 J. I. Packer, "Hell's Final Enigma,"
Christianity Today
(April 22, 2002): 84.

273 Jonathan Edwards, "The End of the Wicked Contemplated by the Righteous,"
The Works of Jonathan Edwards
(Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1974), 2:207—12, emphasis added.

274 C. S. Lewis,
The Last Battle
(New York: Collier Books, 1956), 139.

275 C. S. Lewis,
The Magicians Nephew
(New York Collier Books, 1978), 98-116.

CHAPTER 37

HOW WILL WE RELATE TO EACH OTHER?

276 Jonathan Edwards,
Heaven: A World of Love
(Amityville, N.Y: Calvary Press, 1999), 27—29.

277 Jonathan Edwards, quoted in John
Gerstner, Jonathan Edwards on Heaven and Hell
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980), 21-22.

278 C. S. Lewis,
The Problem of Pain
(New York Macmillan, 1962), 150-51.

279 Author unknown,
Theologica Germanica,
trans, by Susanna Winkworth, chap. 51, Believer's Web,
http://www.believersweb.net/view.cfm?ID=254
.

280 Author unknown,
Theologica Germanica,
chap. 51.

281 I wrote about my relationship with Jerry in the nonfiction companion to my novels that deal with Heaven. See
In Light of Eternity
(Colorado Springs: WaterBrook, 1999), 66—72.

282 Elisabeth Elliot,
Through Gates of Splendor
(Wheaton, 111.: Tyndale, 1981).

283
Babettes Feast,
directed by Gabriel Axel (Panorama Film, 1987).

284 J. C. Ryle,
Heaven
(Ross-shire, UK: Christian Focus Publications, 2000), 84.

CHAPTER 38

WHAT WILL N EW EARTH SOCIETY BE LIKE?

285 Abraham Kuyper,
The Revelation of St. John,
trans. John H. de Vries (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963), 122.

286 Herman Bavinck,
The Last Things: Hope for This World and the Next,
ed. John Bolt, trans. John Vriend (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996), 160.

287 Richard Mouw,
When the Kings Come Marching In
(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983), 47.

288 Dave Hunt,
Whatever Happened to Heaven? (Eugene,
Ore.: Harvest House, 1988), 236.

289 Cornelius P. Venema,
The Promise of the Future
(Trowbridge, UK: Banner of Truth, 2000), 481.

290 See discussion at Eternal Perspective Ministries,
http://www.epm.org/articles/characters.html
.

291 Anthony A. Hoekema, "Heaven: Not Just an Eternal Day Off,"
Christianity Today
(June 6, 2003),
http://www.christianitytoday.eom/ct/2003/122/54.0.html
.

292 Ibid.

CHAPTER 39

WILL ANIMALS INHABIT THE N EW EARTH?

293 Gary R. Habermas and J. P. Moreland,
Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality
(Wheaton, 111.: Crossway, 1998), 106.

294 John Gilmore,
Probing Heaven
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991), 132.

CHAPTER 40

WILL ANIMALS, INCLUDING OUR PETS, LIVE AGAIN?

295 Steve Wolberg,
Will My Pet Go to Heaven?
(Enumclaw, Wash.: WinePress, 2002), 57.

296 C. S. Lewis,
The Problem of Pain
(New York Macmillan, 1962), 139-41.

297 C. S. Lewis,
The Great Divorce,
quoted in Wayne Martindale,
ed., Journey to the Celestial City: Glimpses of Heaven from Great Literary Classics
(Chicago: Moody, 1995), 140.

298 Joni Eareckson Tada,
Holiness in Hidden Places
(Nashville: J. Countryman, 1999), 133.

299 John Piper,
Future Grace
(Sisters, Ore.: Multnomah, 1995), 381.

300 This and subsequent quotations in this section from John Wesley's sermon "The General Deliverance, Sermon 60" can be found,
with comments by Randy Alcorn, at Eternal Perspective Ministries,
http://www.epm.org/articles/wesleysermon.html
.

301 C. S. Lewis,
The Magicians Nephew
(New York: Collier Books, 1978), 167.

302 Ibid., 172.

CHAPTER 4 1

WILL HEAVEN EVER BE BORING?

303 Mark Buchanan,
Things Unseen
(Sisters, Ore.: Multnomah, 2002), 76.

304 James M. Campbell,
Heaven Opened
(New York: Revell, 1924), 123.

305 Victor Hugo, "The Future Life," quoted in Dave Wilkinson, "And I Shall Dwell," sermon preached at Moorpark Presbyterian
Church, February 18,2001, "Sermons from Moorpark Presbyterian Church," Moorpark Presbyterian Church,
http://www.moorparkpres.org/sermons/2001/021801.htm
.

306 Wilbur M. Smith,
The Biblical Doctrine of Heaven
(Chicago: Moody, 1968), 195.

307 Campbell,
Heaven Opened,
123-24,190.

308 Anthony A. Hoekema, "Heaven: Not Just an Eternal Day Off,"
Christianity Today
(June 6, 2003),
http://www.christianitytoday.eom/ct/2003/122/54.0.html
.

309 Cornelius P. Venema,
The Promise of the Future
(Trowbridge, UK: Banner of Truth, 2000), 481.

310 Bruce Milne,
The Message of Heaven and Hell
(D'owners Grove, 111.: Inter Varsity, 2002), 321—22.

311 Paul Marshall with Lela Gilbert,
Heaven Is Not My Home: Learning to Live in Gods Creation
(Nashville: Word, 1998), 30.

312 Ibid.

313 Ibid., 30-31.

314 Hoekema, "Eternal Day Off."

315 Marshall with Gilbert,
Heaven Is Not My Home,
173.

316 Arthur O. Roberts,
Exploring Heaven
(San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2003), 148.

CHAPTER 42

WILL THERE BE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, A N D SPORTS?

317 C. S. Lewis,
The Great Divorce
(New York: Macmillan, 1946), 80.

318 Arthur O. Roberts,
Exploring Heaven
(San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1989), 63—64.

319 Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang,
Heaven: A History
(New York: Vintage Books, 1988), 47.

320 John Gilmore,
Probing Heaven
(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991), 252.

321 C. S. Lewis,
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefy on Prayer
(New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1963), 92-93.

322 C. S. Lewis,
The Last Battle
(New York: Collier Books, 1956), 179.

323
Chariots of Fire,
directed by Hugh Hudson (Warner Bros., 1981).

CHAPTER 43

WILL OUR DREAMS BE FULFILLED AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES REGAINED?

324 Randy Alcorn,
Safely Home
(Wheaton, 111.: Tyndale, 2001), 378-79.

325 Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in Douglas J. Rumford,
What about Heaven and Hell?
(Wheaton, 111.: Tyndale, 2000), 31.

326 Peter Toon,
Heaven and Hell: A Biblical and Theological Overview
(Nashville: Nelson, 1986), 204.

327This principle is explained more fully in my book
The Treasure Principle
(Sisters, Ore.:

Multnomah, 2001), 48.

328 Dallas Willard,
The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
(San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1998), 376.

329 To see the Hubble Deep Field image, go to "Image: Hubble Deep Field North," Eternal Perspective Ministries,
http://www.epm.org/hubbledeep.html
.

CHAPTER 44

WILL WE DESIGN CRAFTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND NEW MODES OF TRAVEL?

330 Paul Marshall with Lela Gilbert,
Heaven Is Not My Home: Learning to Live in Gods Creation
(Nashville: Word, 1998), 176.

331 C. S. Lewis,
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
(New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1963), 121-22.

332 Randy Alcorn,
Edge of Eternity
(Colorado Springs: WaterBrook, 1999), 311.

CHAPTER 45

REORIENTING OURSELVES TO HEAVEN AS OUR HOME

333 Donald Bloesch,
Theological Notebook
(Colorado Springs: Helmers and Howard, 1989), 183.

334 C. S. Lewis,
The Problem of Pain
(New York: Macmillan, 1962), 115.